Manon Lescaut
Synopsis
The sets and costumes by Ponnelle are truly reflective of the 'grand style'. Plus the fact that the two lead characters are portrayed by top singers in their absolute prime - both Gruberova and Araiza weren't even 35 years old at the time of this performance, makes this production the most convincing both dramatically and musically. The conducting of Fischer is good - he makes the music come alive, much more so than the MET version.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 2006
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Brian Large, Helmuth Froschauer, Jean-Pierre Ponnelle
- Screenplay & Story
- Henri Meilhac
- Original Score
- Jules Massenet
- Original Title
- Manon Lescaut
- Country of Origin
- Austria
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 2h 47m
- Production Studios
- Deutsche Grammophon
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Brian Large, Helmuth Froschauer, Jean-Pierre Ponnelle
Henri Meilhac
Jules Massenet
Department Leadership Roster
Brian Large
Director
Helmuth Froschauer
Director
Henri Meilhac
Writer
Jean-Pierre Ponnelle
Director
Jules Massenet
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Manon Lescaut.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Manon Lescaut
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Manon Lescaut about?
The sets and costumes by Ponnelle are truly reflective of the 'grand style'. Plus the fact that the two lead characters are portrayed by top singers in their absolute prime - both Gruberova and Araiza weren't even 35 years old at the time of this performance, makes this production the most convincing both dramatically and musically. The conducting of Fischer is good - he makes the music come alive, much more so than the MET version.
Who directed Manon Lescaut?
Manon Lescaut was directed by Brian Large, Helmuth Froschauer, Jean-Pierre Ponnelle.
Who stars in Manon Lescaut?
The principal cast of Manon Lescaut includes Edita Gruberova, Francisco Araiza, Hans Helm, Pierre Thau, Wilfried Gahmlich.
When was Manon Lescaut released and how long is it?
Manon Lescaut was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 2h 47m.
Who composed the musical score for Manon Lescaut?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Manon Lescaut was composed by Jules Massenet.